The sun was beating down on the KCOM Stadium on a glorious Good Friday afternoon but Hull KR left the home of fierce rivals Hull FC with a huge dark cloud hanging over them.

There was plenty of bullish talk from the Robins in the build-up, with full-back Craig Hall sensing a special performance and hooker Tommy Lee insisting the club could aim high this season.

But, after two contrasting victories in a row, Rovers were brought back to earth with a bump as their worst nightmare came true.

For a while it looked as if Tim Sheens’ men would go toe to toe with the Black and Whites in a topsy-turvy encounter.

But they folded in the second half in worrying fashion, with Sheens labelling the performance “embarrassing” for the club.

KR actually made a bright start and matched the Airlie Birds up front.

But once the impressive Jake Connor found joy down Rovers’ left edge, Hull kept coming back for more and forced Sheens to switch Will Oakes to the right wing.

While it is fair to say the Robins stuck with FC in the first half, they had to get through a lot of work and that took its toll in a one-sided final 40 minutes played in conditions not previously experienced in 2019.

Hull FC 56-12 Hull KR

Hull FC broke a number of records in hammering Hull KR 56-12 in the Good Friday derby at the KCOM Stadium.

It was looking like a close game at half-time, that is before FC cut loose in the second half and totally dominated the match to finish runaway winners.

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Any team in Super League are difficult to stop when you gift them ball in dangerous areas and the Black and Whites ruthlessly put Rovers to the sword.

Sheens hinted at the penalty count being a factor – 10-2 to Hull according to the Australian – and in those conditions it can be, while he also pointed to a couple more decisions that went against the Robins.

But, as he rightly conceded, it is not much mitigation when the game finishes 56-12.

Hull KR's Craig Hall in the derby at the KCOM Stadium

Sheens spoke about quickly putting the result right against Warrington on Monday but that has the potential to be another painful afternoon, particularly in light of their shock home defeat by Salford.

The Wolves will arrive at Craven Park with as much motivation as Sheens’ side and have more positive performances to draw on this year.

Such a short turnaround is a nightmare scenario for both coaches but particularly Sheens who does not have many quality players in reserve.

Danny McGuire and Jake Connor in action during the derby at KCOM Stadium

After a derby you always have busted bodies and while he did not report any injuries in his post-match press conference, some players simply won’t be able to back up.

Then there is the issue of performance and who merits a place in the 17.

You would expect Oakes to drop out for Will Dagger after a chastening afternoon for the youngster, while Chris Atkin is likely to come in at half-back for Danny McGuire or Josh Drinkwater, who like many was well below par at the KCOM Stadium.

I have no doubt there will be a response from Rovers but doubt whether it will be enough to beat Warrington.

It is far too early to talk about relegation, but I reckon a few teams will be thankful that London are in Super League in 2019.